IACCGH ShellDistinguished Lecture SeriesJuly 23, 2008
Keynote Speaker
Daniel J. WoltermanPresident and CEO Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
2008 Chairman of the Board, Greater Houston Partnership
2008 Distinguished Lecture Series Sponsored By
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Daniel J. WoltermanPresident and CEOMemorial Hermann Healthcare System
Mr. Wolterman serves as the 2008 Partnership’s Chairman of the Board for the Greater Houston Partnership.
He was selected president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Healthcare System (MHHCS) in November 2002.
Wolterman joined MHHCS in May 1999 as senior vice president of hospital operations. He was responsible for operations and activities of the System, including acute care hospitals.
Prior to Memorial Hermann, Wolterman served as senior vice president of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Health Care System. He has more than 20 years of experience in various executive positions in the health care industry.
His community involvement includes the Texas Hospital Association, Community Health Care Corporation, National Committee for Quality Health Care, Coalition to Protect America’s Healthcare, American Heart Association, Houston Minority Business Council and Xavier University MHA Alumni Association. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Texas School of Public Health.
Wolterman received numerous honors, including Modern Health Care’s “Up and Comers” Award. He is a diplomat of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Upcoming Events
The Indo AmerIcAn chAmber of commerce AnnuAl AwArdsDeadline for receipt of nominations 4.00pm Friday, Aug 22, 2008
OnE AWArD WILL BE GIvEn In EACH Of tHE fOLLOWInG CAtEGOrIES:Outstanding Entrepreneur
Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur of the YearOutstanding Community Service
Outstanding Young Entrepreneur (Below Age 35)
ruLES:Nominations can be made by any resident of the Greater Houston area.
Any resident of the Greater Houston area may be nominated for the Awards.Candidates must demonstrate having fulfilled the Chamber’s Mission in one or more areas:
tHE MISSIOn Of IACCGH IS tO:Facilitate commerce between the U. S. and India
Enable Indo-American business to succeedFacilitate access to the Indo-American market
Be the voice of the Indo-American Business Community
Contact the Chamber office by email at [email protected] or by calling 713 624 7131 for details and for a copy of the nomination form.
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July 29, 2008 : IAccGh smAll busIness success serIes(sponsored by Tara Energy)
tOPIC: SALES AnD nEW frAnCHISE tAx LAWS In tExAS … IS YOur BuSInESS At rISK?
Mistakes made when collecting, paying or reporting tax can result in your business incurring serious liabilities – for taxes, interest and penalties. This panel discussion provides
the perfect opportunity to get the most current information on all aspects of complicated sales & use and franchise tax. Learn from government officials how to determine what
transactions are taxable in Texas and find exemptions with ease. Also learn if you are liable for franchise tax. Walk away with a real-world road map for meeting all your obligations
and keeping your company in safe harbors.
BEnEfItS fOr YOu• Determine what is taxable and what is exempt – the easy way
• Handle audits with ease – expert strategies that WILL work for YOU - • Understand which entity structures are subject to modified franchise tax in Texas
• Network with like-minded business owners and professionals
WHO SHOuLD AttEnD:This seminar is designed for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Accountants,
controllers, accounts payable professionals, CFOs, tax managers and officers will also benefit.
Get your questions / concerns answered by Sales Tax officials. Please send your questions on or before Thursday July 24th to [email protected]
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Upcoming EventsThe IAccGh shell dIsTInGuIshed lecTure serIes
11:30 am - 1:30 pm, The Roof, Westin Oaks Hotel , 5011 Westheimer
JuLY 23, 2008
Keynote Speaker: Dan Wolterman, President & CEO, Memorial Hermann
Chairman, Greater Houston Partnership
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The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston
(IACCGH)our mIssIon Is To
Facilitate commerce between the U.S. and IndiaEnable Indo-American businesses to succeedFacilitate access to the Indo-American market
Be the voice of the Indo-American Business Community
The benefITs of IAccGh membershIP Support to help you and your business succeed
Participation in events by the Chamber and our partnersAccess to the IACCGH resources and visibility opportunities
Opportunities to help shape the goals and activities of your chamber
our mIssIon Is To suPPorT you And enAble your successFacilitate access to the Indian Consulate, Ministry, and Indian regulatory agencies and
facilitate resolution of issues where neededCreate industry-focused consortiums with our members and those from partner chambers
and facilitate the creation of India-focused Industry Groups in Energy, IT, BPO and Healthcare Help your business obtain Minority Certification with subsidized support through
the Houston Minority Business Development Center and Houston Minority Business CouncilHelp you apply for SBA and other subsidized loans & benefits through outreach events
Work to enhance member representation in local, state and national advisory councils and boards
IAccGh evenTs Are A mAJor benefIT of membershIP.
PASt EvEntS HAvE InCLuDED:IACCGH Distinguished Lectures Speaker Series with keynote speakers including:
Bob Beauchamp, BMC Software; Chip Carlisle, Wells Fargo Bank; Jim Edmonds, Chairman, Port of Houston Authority; John Hofmeister, Shell USA; Larry Kellner, Continental Airlines; Jeff Moseley, Greater Houston
Partnership; Rick Perry, Governor of Texas
The 2008 IACCGH Shell Distinguished Lecture SeriesSpeakers have included Dr Renu Khator, Chancellor UH and the Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson
Inbound Indo-U.S. Trade Delegations, includingReception for Power Delegation led by Power Minister Sushil Kumar ShindeReception for the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India
Outbound Indo-US Trade delegationsIndo-US Economic Summit New Delhi in September 2007
Partner events: GC, WBEA Expo, HMBC Expo and the Diversity Summit
oTher benefITs of membershIPVisibility at events and Chamber publications including free business card ads in the Gala magazine
Ability to nominate candidates for Awards and recognition by the chamber and the communityAccess to and networking opportunities with other IACCGH members and our partners
Discounted participation at our Annual Gala and Annual Golf Event
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, Greater Houston Partnership President, Jeff Moseley and Port of Houston Authority Commissioner, Mr. Jim Fonteno led an IACCGH sponsored
successful Trade Mission to India from April 24th to May 3rd, 2008. With the support of the Consulate General in Houston, they participated in
high-level meetings leading to bilateral business.
Contact the Chamber by email at [email protected] for information on becoming a member.
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Continental Airlines offers daily service between Houston and India. Service between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport connects through Newark Liberty
International Airport and then on to Mumbia or Delhi, India.
The flights between New York/Newark and Mumbai and Delhi are served with the Boeing ® 777-200, which seats 48 customers in BusinessFirst and 235 in Economy Class. Our
award-winning BusinessFirst cabin features extra-wide electronic sleeper seats with 55-inch pitch, adjustable winged headrests and personal video screens. Other
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Flight Schedule:
Schedule subject to change.
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destinations in 47 countries, and nearly 400 additional points serviced via ®SkyTeam alliance airlines.
For information and reservations, go to , call Continental Airlines at 800-523-FARE or contact your travel agent.
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Houston - New York/Newark 2:30 p.m. 7:10 p.m.New York/Newark - Mumbai 8:20 p.m. 8:40 p.m. (+1)Mumbai - New York/Newark 10:40 p.m. 5:25 a.m. (+1)
7:30 a.m. 10:40 a.m.New York/Newark - Houston
Houston - New York/Newark 2:30 p.m. 7:10 p.m.New York/Newark - Delhi 8:50 p.m. 8:30 p.m. (+1)Delhi - New York/Newark 10:55 p.m. 4:55 a.m. (+1)New York/Newark - Houston 7:30 a.m. 10:40 a.m.
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Continental offers convenient service between Houston and India.
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